The physician has ordered rectal diazepam (Valium) for a 2-year-old boy with status epilepticus. Which of the following instructions is essential for the nurse to teach the parents?
A) Monitor the level of sedation and the respiratory rate.
B) Watch for a temperature elevation indicating infection.
C) Gradually reduce the dose of medication.
D) Monitor for an allergic reaction to the medication.
A
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a. Pupil dilation b. Increased saliva production c. Decreased heart rate d. Constricted airway
Which of the following sets of symptoms would be unexpected after a disaster?
a. Confusion, disorientation, indecisiveness, and memory loss b. Depression, fear, or just numbness c. Fatigue with headaches, nausea, and dizziness d. Irritable, suspicious, argumentative, and inappropriate e. No unusual feelings or behavior
Sperm live for approximately ____________________ to ____________________ days
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Nonpharmacologic therapy for tension headaches includes:
1. Biofeedback 2. Stress management 3. Massage therapy 4. All of the above